Vauxhall Astra Estate 1.7 LD 5d (1989/F) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
£250 with 8 months MOT.
Costs
All parts from Astras lying around.
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On the road
Driving
Not bad cruiser. 4th-5th gear change poor both ways.
Performance
Gutless in lower gears. Not bad when rolling.
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Living with it
Reliability
Broken 2 valve rockers in 600 miles. Diesel leaks and dodgy gearbox.
Image
Big noisy van.
Comfort
More comfortable on B roads than dual carriageway.
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Security and Service
Security
Who'd steal it?
Service
No contact with manufacture. Can they remeber this car?
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Broken valve rockers/
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes
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